Jim Fairlie (MSP)
Jim Fairlie | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2021 | |
| Member of the Scottish Parliament for Perthshire South and Kinross-shire | |
| Assumed office 8 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Roseanna Cunningham |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Scottish National Party |
James McGregor Fairlie is a Scottish National Party (SNP) politician who has been the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Perthshire South and Kinross-shire since May 2021.
Early life
In 1996, as a sheep farmer, Fairlie launched Perth Farmers' Market.[1] His father Jim Fairlie was a senior member of the SNP for several decades and stood as an unsuccessful candidate in several elections; his brother Andrew (died 2019) was a renowned chef.[2]
Political career
Fairlie was a co-founder of Farmers4Yes, a pro-Scottish independence campaign group.[3]
In September 2020, Fairlie announced his intention to seek election to the Scottish Parliament.[2]
On 8 May 2021 he was elected as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Perthshire South and Kinross-shire.[4]
References
- ^ O’Neil, Sean (31 May 2019). "Perth Farmer's Market celebrates 20th anniversary milestone". The Courier (Dundee). Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ^ a b Richards, Xander (13 September 2020). "Jim Fairlie bids to become Perthshire South and Kinross-shire's next SNP MSP". The National. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ^ Paterson, Kirsteen (20 February 2022). "Jim Fairlie on Brexit, devolution and winning votes for independence". The National. Archived from the original on 20 February 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ "Elections 2021". BBC News. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
External links
- Scottish Parliament profiles of MSPs: Jim Fairlie